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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.41, 36,399.56 and 12,569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.41, 36,399.56 and 12,569.97 is: 18,865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.41 : 36,399.56 = 12,569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.41/36,399.56 = 12,569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.41x = 36,399.56 × 12,569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.41x = 457,541,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,541,314.36/24,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.03

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